The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has called on hundreds of agents from specialized squads and field offices across the country, as its Capitol riot investigation moves to a new level, with attempts to build conspiracy charges against the growing number of suspects.
Wall Street Journal reported that officials are looking through evidence, which includes more than 200,000 digital tips from social media, public members, confidential informants, local news, and surveillance footage.
According to court filings, the probe now includes FBI agents who normally handle other matters such as securities fraud, public corruption, drugs, and gangs.
From Arizona to New York, FBI field offices and officials have made arrests, search homes, and interview witnesses, as well as family members and associates.